Chapter 8: The Mysterious Continent (Part 1)

Hai Miluo said, “A major event has occurred—related to Yaobi Dami Tian… There are reports of a giant continent discovered there, filled with numerous advanced mutated talisman beasts and aberrant talisman beasts. However, the news hasn’t been confirmed yet. It is said that on that continent, there are aberrant talisman beasts at level 18 and mutated talisman beasts above level 20…”
Li Ran was first overjoyed, then shocked. He said, “That’s impossible! I’ve been searching for advanced aberrant talisman beasts and mutated talisman beasts. Finding an aberrant talisman beast at level 15 or a mutated talisman beast at level 18 would already be incredible luck. Which continent could produce such high-level beasts?”
Hai Miluo replied, “It is said that many top experts plan to go there. At least a fifth-tier altar is required. I’ve received messages from the Gu Dai family, Gu Xi Long family, and Gu Zhen Ren family—they intend to form a team and go together.”
Li Ran immediately rejected this idea. He said, “We should organize our own team and go.”
Everyone agreed. With Li Ran’s strength, going alone would surely yield more rewards than forming a team. Since he insisted on organizing his own team, it was clearly to benefit everyone.
Hai Miluo was delighted. “Good! I’ll send someone to confirm the details and make some preparations. Clan Leader, you take care of assigning elders to guard the clan.”
Instantly, all the elders became anxious. They all wanted to go with Li Ran. Which altar-level expert wouldn’t want as many sacrifices as possible, especially high-level talisman beasts, which were extremely rare?
Hai Miluo didn’t care about that and directly named a few people. “You guys stay behind. Don’t worry—there will be spoils distributed to you.”
Those elders slumped in disappointment. Even though the clan leader promised spoils, everyone knew they would likely be things the ones who went didn’t want. But since the clan leader had chosen them, who were branch elders, they dared not argue and could only reluctantly agree to stay.
Hai Miluo added, “Also, the elders going there must be at least at a fourth-tier altar level. Those below that level shouldn’t go.” He glanced at Ying Mo and Luo Zhan, knowing well that the other elders had no choice but to follow orders, but these two couldn’t decide for themselves because they were followers of Gu Shier.
Gu Shier couldn’t hold back any longer and asked, “Clan Leader, any news about the person I’m looking for?”

Feng Miluo said, “There’s no news yet, but I’ve already asked three other ancient clans to help search. Together with our Gu Miluo clan, four ancient clans are looking for them. As long as they’re active in this area, they’ll definitely be found. The ancestor needn’t worry.”

Guo Shier also calmed down upon hearing this. With four ancient clans helping to search, it was much better than trying to find them on his own. He nodded and said, “Thank you, clan leader.”

Feng Miluo smiled and said, “You are the ancestor of our clan. Of course, the clan will do its utmost to help. There’s no need to thank us.”

Li Ran said, “Shier, you should go too. You lack a large number of sacrificial offerings right now. This is a rare opportunity. I originally planned to take you to the secret realm and the continent to search for high-level Abnormal Symbol Beasts and Mutated Symbol Beasts, but now that’s not necessary. Go straight to that continent; you might be able to gather some good sacrificial offerings.”

High-level Abnormal Symbol Beasts and Mutated Symbol Beasts are not only extremely precious in terms of spirit but also have every part of their bodies as treasures. A Level 15 Abnormal Symbol Beast is like a moving treasure trove, and even higher-level ones are incredibly rare and valuable.

Guo Shier agreed and said, “Uncle Eagle Demon and Uncle Luo can go together—they also need sacrificial offerings.”

Li Ran nodded and said, “No problem, but be careful. If you encounter high-level Abnormal Symbol Beasts or Mutated Symbol Beasts, you must find a way to avoid them. The two of you are slightly weaker in strength.”

A few years ago, if someone had said that professionals at the third-tier altar were a bit weak, Guo Shier would have been stunned. How could professionals at the third-tier altar be weak? What kind of professionals would then be considered strong? But now he admitted that professionals at the third-tier altar were indeed a bit weak.

Eagle Demon and Luo Zhan were not arrogant people, so they nodded upon hearing this. Eagle Demon said, “We’ll follow Shier. Don’t worry about us.”

Li Ran nodded and said, “How many of us are going? Xiao Hai, you lead the team. Shier and the others will follow me.”

Hai Miluo nodded and said, “Okay. With Senior Li Ran joining us on this trip to Yaobi Dami Tian, we won’t face much danger. As long as everyone is careful, we’ll definitely reap good rewards.” He spoke with full confidence. With Li Ran, a professional who had surpassed the ninth-tier altar, by his side, he wasn’t afraid of anyone.

Feng Miluo said, “Alright, everyone go back and get ready. Wait for instructions from the headquarters, and then set off together.”

The ancestors dispersed one after another. Guo Shier hadn’t gone far when Juehu Miluo caught up to him. He said, “Shier, can you help me?”

Guo Shier smiled and said, “No problem, hehe.” Juehu Miluo had saved him before. It was because he brought Guo Shier with him that Guo Shier obtained the Ancient Ink Lotus. He had always remembered this kindness. In the Gu Miluo family, he regarded Juehu Miluo as his closest person, along with Yan Miluo—though he didn’t see Yan Miluo this time.

On the Qianyan Continent, Yan Miluo saved Guo Shier from Ban Xilong of the Gu Xilong family. Guo Shier also remembered this kindness but hadn’t had the chance to repay it yet.

Juehu Miluo asked, “Can I follow you… and go together?” His strength wasn’t enough; even though he was an ancestor, he didn’t have the chance to go.

Guo Shier nodded and said, “Let’s go together when the time comes.”

Juehu Miluo was overjoyed and laughed, “Great, great, hehe.” He turned around excitedly and left.

Ying Mo watched Juehu Miluo fly away and said with a smile, “You’re taking three people—now the task gets much heavier.”

Guo Shier dismissed it, saying, “More people mean more strength. You’re all altar-level professionals, not ordinary people. Don’t worry. With Brother Li Ran around, there won’t be any problems. Haven’t you seen True Sister’s insane killing power? Even the most powerful Abnormal Talisman Beasts and Mutated Talisman Beasts are nothing compared to altar-level professionals above the ninth layer!”

Ying Mo said, “Haha, we’re just here to take advantage…”

Guo Shier put his finger to his lips and whispered, “Be quiet, will you? Taking advantage should be done quietly. Don’t make it known everywhere—it’s so embarrassing.”

Luo Zhan couldn’t help but laugh. This guy was really unreasonable, taking advantage so shamelessly.

The three of them smiled at each other and flew toward their residence.

…

The manor had been renovated in just a short time. Guo Shier didn’t care. He took Ying Mo and Luo Zhan back to their room and immediately began to meditate in silence. He now understood that his soul was growing too fast, showing signs of madness, so he needed to hurry and refine and adjust it.

Eight days later, a message token arrived, asking Guo Shier to gather at the headquarters.

More than a dozen people had already gathered at the headquarters, most of them being altar-level professionals at the fifth layer or above. Juehu Miluo also arrived. Only after finding Guo Shier did he feel at ease. After Guo Shier said a few words to Feng Miluo, Juehu Miluo became his companion.

Among those present, there was only Hai Miluo at the seventh layer of the altar. Besides Guo Shier, there were two more at the sixth layer—these were the top professionals in the Gu Miluo family.

As for Li Ran, although he was also an externally appointed patriarch of the Gu Miluo family, he was not the true patriarch; rather, Guo Shier and the other two were the real patriarchs. The Gu Miluo family had two more patriarchs of the sixth-tier altar who politely came over to talk with Guo Shier. There were three more patriarchs of the sixth-tier altar in the family, but they did not come this time. The family needed experts to guard it, so it was impossible to send them all away—the family was the foundation. This showed just how profound the heritage of an ancient family could be.

“Family patriarch, sixth-tier altar, Fang Miluo.”

“Family patriarch, sixth-tier altar, Qian Chen Miluo.”

Guo Shier also stepped forward to introduce himself. Every time he saw the way people introduced themselves in this world, Guo Shier found it amusing, but he was no exception. He said, “Family patriarch, sixth-tier altar, Guo Shier.” That was the proper way to introduce oneself. Ying Mo and Luo Zhan also stepped forward to introduce themselves.

Guo Shier did not know most of the patriarchs here; they were all advanced professionals who had come from other continents. Everyone got to know each other and exchanged greetings. At Guo Shier’s current level, most of the patriarchs were eager to get to know him. This world was very practical—once one’s strength surpassed that of most people, their status would naturally be high. Guo Shier had gradually gotten used to the various rules of this world.

Fang Miluo was one of the few female advanced professionals, even more powerful than most of the patriarchs. She had a sixth-tier altar, only one tier below Hai Miluo, giving her a very high status in the family. Her appearance was that of a middle-aged woman, which surprised Guo Shier, as professionals at such a level could usually maintain a youthful appearance.

Feng Miluo began to divide the group. Li Ran led one group, which included Guo Shier, Ying Mo, Luo Zhan, Jue Hu Miluo, Fang Miluo, and two other patriarchs of the fifth-tier altar. The other group was led by Hai Miluo, including Feng Miluo and Qian Chen Miluo; the rest of the patriarchs were in this group.

Li Ran asked, “Do we have the coordinates?”

Feng Miluo replied, “We do, but it will take some time to get there. You know, it’s very difficult to travel from here to Ba Qi Da Mi Tian.”

Li Ran smiled and said, “No problem! I’ll take you there!” He could tear open space to get there directly.

The two groups quickly gathered together. Li Ran ripped open space with a loud noise, creating a huge rift. He shouted, “Follow me! Keep up the speed…”

Guo Shier and the others were already used to this method. He flew in first, followed by Ying Mo and the others. Feng Miluo shouted, “Hurry up and follow!”